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Dude, where did all the dealerships go?

720 messages,  Last post on Apr 19, 2013 at 9:32 PM

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#714 of 720 Re: Lincoln [otis12] by steve_ HOST

Feb 17, 2013 (7:04 am)

Replying to: otis12 (Feb 17, 2013 6:27 am)
That is a bit odd. I'm used to seeing "second tier" brands together, but Ford and anyone other than Lincoln (or Mercury, back in the day) is odd.
 
The strange one up in this area (although it's over in N. Wisconsin), is a joint Toyota/Honda dealer.

#715 of 720 Re: Lincoln [steve_] by otis12

Feb 23, 2013 (1:08 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Feb 17, 2013 7:04 am)
Toyota/Honda? That is very odd, though it must make cross-shopping easier for consumers looking at an Accord vs. Camry or Civic vs. Corolla.

#716 of 720 Re: Lincoln [otis12] by steve_ HOST

Feb 23, 2013 (3:19 pm)

Replying to: otis12 (Feb 23, 2013 1:08 pm)
Yeah, here's their website. Can't imagine there's too many other dealers around with that combo.

#717 of 720 sell direct? by steve_ HOST

Apr 18, 2013 (6:57 pm)

A petition on WhiteHouse.gov urges the Obama Administration to “overturn franchise laws that limit auto manufacturers from selling their vehicles directly to consumers.”
 
Will Tesla seek federal help to end its war with state car dealers? (venturebeat.com)

#718 of 720 Re: Lincoln [steve_] by explorerx4

Apr 19, 2013 (2:16 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Feb 23, 2013 3:19 pm)
A local group has Honda, Nissan and Toyota together. Each brand has it's own showroom.

#719 of 720 Re: sell direct? [steve_] by carthell

Apr 19, 2013 (8:30 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Apr 18, 2013 6:57 pm)
I was intrigued enough to add my name to the petition, although I'm not sure how far it would go if lots of people e-signed the petition. At the minimum, it may take a regulation issued by the FTC to enact such a thing. That's assuming the "Party of No" (GOP) doesn't sue or enact counter-legislation against it, bolstered by various private party and general attorney lawsuits.

#720 of 720 Re: sell direct? [carthell] by steve_ HOST

Apr 19, 2013 (9:32 pm)

Replying to: carthell (Apr 19, 2013 8:30 pm)
Well, the car dealer lobby is pretty strong and that means they spread the political dollars around to all the politicians. Especially on the state and local level. I think it's more than a red/blue issue.
 
I suspect the manufacturers will lie low on this one, while the dealer lobby will say they're protecting innocent consumers from rip-off artists, aka curbstoners.

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